N.Y.P.D. Officer Accused of Theft to Pay for ‘Booty’ Exercises and BMW - Yeison Rodriguez Acosta used data he had obtained as a Wells Fargo employee to spend customers’ money on luxury car payments and a body-shaping program, among other expenses, prosecutors said. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:20:27 +0000

Justice Dept. Asks for 1-Day Sentence for Ex-Officer Convicted in Breonna Taylor Raid - The administration asked the judge in the case to sentence the former officer to essentially the brief time he had served when he was first charged, and three years of supervised release. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:19:44 +0000

The Cost of Trump’s Surrender to China - China has been displaying intellectual and innovative vitality for decades and the United States has scarcely mobilized. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:00:05 +0000

F.D.A. Approves Juul Vapes After Yearslong Delay - The company was accused of marketing its products to teenagers, causing a surge in use. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:55:19 +0000

Crypto Industry Reaches Milestone With Passage of Genius Act - After a week of squabbling in Washington, the cryptocurrency industry secured one of its primary legislative objectives and made progress toward a second one. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:40:22 +0000

What to Know About the Three Crypto Regulation Bills in Congress - The House this week took up a trio of bills that would establish a federal framework for regulating the cryptocurrency industry. One of the measures cleared Congress and is on its way to enactment. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:24:42 +0000

13 Law Enforcement Unions Endorse Eric Adams in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race - Mr. Adams, who was elected on a law-and-order campaign message, is seeking to portray Zohran Mamdani, this year’s Democratic nominee, as weak on crime. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:14:55 +0000

Israeli Strike on a Gaza Church Kills Three - As cease-fire talks stalled, a deadly strike on a Catholic church in Gaza City prompted Pope Leo XIV to call for an immediate end to the fighting. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:05:35 +0000

Blood in the Streets and Death in the Air: Residents Survey Damage in Syrian City - In the southern city of Sweida, residents describe the aftermath of a wave of sectarian violence. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:56:20 +0000

Fired D.E.I. Administrator Rachel Dawson Sues the University of Michigan - In her lawsuit, Rachel Dawson denies making antisemitic remarks and accuses the school of racial bias in its investigation and decision-making. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:53:39 +0000

In the Trump Administration, Watchdogs Are Watching Their Backs - The president has fired or demoted over 20 inspectors general since he took office. Employees say they are demoralized and reluctant to pursue investigations that could prompt political blowback. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:48:20 +0000

To Live Up to a Legacy, These Texas High Schoolers Had Two Days to Build a Tiny House - A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title? Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:38:11 +0000

Heavy Rain Floods Kansas City Area, Prompting Overnight Rescues - Firefighters waded through waist-deep water to rescue people from nearly two dozen cars, officials said. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:17:46 +0000

Senate Approves Trump’s Bid to Cancel Foreign Aid and Funds for NPR and PBS Stations - The bill to claw back $9 billion in congressionally approved spending passed the Senate over the objections of Republicans who said it abdicated the legislative branch’s power of the purse. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:07:29 +0000

Ron Wyden, a Democrat, Won’t Let Go of the Jeffrey Epstein Case, Either - Senator Ron Wyden has found that four banks waited until Mr. Epstein’s arrest on federal charges to flag $1.5 billion in suspicious transactions. Mr. Wyden wants the documents made public. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:52:04 +0000

Republicans on Senate Panel Vote to Advance Bove’s Nomination After Democrats Storm Out - An even more intense battle is expected on the Senate floor over the nomination of a Trump immigration policy enforcer to a lifetime judicial post. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:47:48 +0000

Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ and ‘Who’s Sorry Now’ Singer, Dies at 87 - Ms. Francis, who had a natural way with a wide variety of material, ruled the charts with songs like “Who’s Sorry Now” and “Where the Boys Are.” Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:35:58 +0000

PepsiCo Reaches for Protein and Fiber to Boost Sales of Frito-Lay Snacks - The food giant said its Frito-Lay snack division planned to make a line of Cheetos and Doritos with no artificial colors or flavors, as demand falters. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:13:58 +0000

Trump’s National Guard Troops Are Questioning Their Mission in L.A. - Thousands of National Guard members have served in the L.A. region since last month. Six soldiers spoke in interviews about low morale over the deployment. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:24:17 +0000

Texas Legislature Special Session Will Answer Questions About Redistricting, Floods - A special session of the Texas Legislature will address the deadly floods in Hill Country, but the fireworks will come from President Trump’s demand for a newly gerrymandered House map. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:22:57 +0000